Waldorf Practical Arts Program

Are you and artist? Do you want to become a Waldorf handwork teacher, or woodwork teacher? This program is for you! Are you already a handwork or woodwork teacher, and you want to learn WHY, HOW, and WHEN we teach these crafts in Waldorf schools and deepen in the child development phases and the underlying philosophy? This program is also for you.

The full AWSNA accredited Practical Arts Certification course, WPAT, consists of nine individual six-day long intensives (modules) spread out over three years.

The participants learn and practice fiber arts and wood-metalworking techniques, and also gain an understanding of why and how these activities are introduced to children, as well as anthroposophical principles.

One can enroll at any point during the three years, and the modules do not have to be taken in order.

The modules take place at the Waldorf School of Orange County with an online option.

Housing is available via Airbnb next to the campus and can be shared by participants for a reasonable cost or individually if you prefer.

Three modules are scheduled for Winter/Spring and Summer 2025, starting with:

Module 5 February 17-22

Module 6 April 14-19

Module 7 June 23-28